Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00120
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- The DOI-NPS in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent: In-Depth Historical Research & Documentation, Phase 3" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.945.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 21, 2016 and posted on Apr 21, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 02, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $37,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Notice of Intent: In-Depth Historical Research and Documentation, Phase 3 (Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00120) is a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS), focused on advancing and refining the historical scholarship that supports interpretation at Scotts Bluff National Monument. The project is a continuation of earlier work conducted under prior phases (referenced as CSURM-286), where the Colorado State University Public Lands History Center (PLHC) team produced a substantial draft history of the monument. Phase 3 is essentially the “polish and publish” stage: it centers on editing, revising, and strengthening the existing draft of historical essays that was submitted on September 14, 2015, so the research can be more effectively used by the park and understood by the public.
A major component of the work is broader dissemination of the research beyond the written report. The PLHC team is expected to carry the findings into the community and professional circles through outreach in the Scotts Bluff area, presentations or engagement at public history conferences, and coordination with National Park Service staff. This outreach emphasis signals that the grant is not only about producing scholarship for the archive, but also about making the history accessible, discussed, and usable by the people who live near the monument, the professionals who interpret similar sites, and the agency staff responsible for long-term stewardship.
The opportunity also prioritizes digital public history deliverables. Phase 3 includes expanding and improving the project website and related digital media, with a specific callout to create an Esri Story Map. That tool is meant to translate historical research into a visual, interactive experience, likely connecting places, routes, events, and themes to geography in a way that can support education, visitor engagement, and online exploration. In practical terms, the digital work complements the revised essays by offering a format that is easier to share, browse, and incorporate into modern interpretive programming.
Another key purpose of Phase 3 is direct support for ongoing exhibit development. The PLHC research team will coordinate with the exhibit team working on new visitor center or museum exhibits, assisting as exhibit text is drafted and as photographs and artifacts are selected. The intention is to ensure that exhibit content is accurate, up to date, and grounded in the Phase 2 research, reducing the common disconnect between academic research products and the practical needs of exhibit planning and visitor-facing storytelling.
In terms of funding and administrative details, this is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), which typically indicates more active federal involvement or collaboration during the project. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number listed is 15.945. The anticipated award is capped at $37,500, with one expected award. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, with additional eligibility possible as indicated in the full notice. The opportunity was posted and created on April 21, 2016, and the application deadline was May 2, 2016.
Overall, the public purpose is clearly framed around improving and sharing understanding of the cultural history of a National Monument unit. By revising the historical narrative, translating it into digital and interactive formats, supporting new exhibits, and engaging both local communities and professional audiences, the project aims to strengthen interpretation and shared stewardship at Scotts Bluff National Monument in ways that visitors and stakeholders can directly see and use.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the Notice of Intent: In-Depth Historical Research and Documentation, Phase 3, Funding Opportunity Number P16AS00120. It is a discretionary cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
Which National Park Service site does the project support?
The work supports interpretation and public understanding at Scotts Bluff National Monument.
What is the main goal of Phase 3?
Phase 3 is described as the "polish and publish" stage. The core goal is to edit, revise, and strengthen an existing draft set of historical essays so the research can be used more effectively by the park and more easily understood by the public.
What earlier work does Phase 3 build on?
This phase continues earlier work conducted under prior phases referenced as CSURM-286. Under those earlier phases, the Colorado State University Public Lands History Center (PLHC) team produced a substantial draft history of the monument.
What existing document will be revised during Phase 3?
The project centers on revising the existing draft of historical essays that was submitted on September 14, 2015.
Is the project only focused on producing a written report?
No. While revising the written historical essays is central, the opportunity emphasizes broader dissemination so the research is accessible and usable beyond the archived report.
What kinds of outreach and dissemination are expected?
The PLHC team is expected to carry findings into the community and professional circles through outreach in the Scotts Bluff area, presentations or engagement at public history conferences, and coordination with National Park Service staff.
Why does the opportunity emphasize outreach?
The outreach emphasis signals the goal is not just scholarship for the archive, but history that is accessible, discussed, and usable by local communities, public history professionals, and NPS staff responsible for long-term stewardship.
Are there digital public history deliverables?
Yes. Phase 3 prioritizes digital public history deliverables, including expanding and improving the project website and related digital media.
Is an Esri Story Map specifically required or encouraged?
Yes. The opportunity specifically calls out creating an Esri Story Map as part of translating the historical research into a visual, interactive experience.
What is the purpose of the Esri Story Map in this project?
The Story Map is intended to present historical research in an interactive, geography-connected format that can support education, visitor engagement, and online exploration.
How does the digital work relate to the revised essays?
The digital work complements the revised essays by providing formats that are easier to share, browse, and incorporate into modern interpretive programming.
Does Phase 3 support exhibit development at Scotts Bluff National Monument?
Yes. A key purpose of Phase 3 is direct support for ongoing exhibit development, including coordination with the exhibit team working on new visitor center or museum exhibits.
What kind of exhibit-related support is included?
The PLHC research team will assist as exhibit text is drafted and as photographs and artifacts are selected, with the intention of keeping exhibit content accurate, up to date, and grounded in the earlier research.
What type of federal funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant. This typically indicates more active federal involvement or collaboration during the project.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.945.
How much funding is available?
The anticipated award amount is capped at $37,500.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The notice also indicates additional eligibility may be possible as described in the full notice.
When was this opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 21, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 2, 2016.
What is the public purpose of this project?
The public purpose is to improve and share understanding of the cultural history of a National Monument unit by refining the historical narrative, translating it into digital and interactive formats, supporting new exhibits, and engaging local communities and professional audiences.
How will National Park Service staff be involved?
The project includes coordination with National Park Service staff as part of outreach and project collaboration, and the cooperative agreement structure suggests active federal involvement during the work.
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